Much-Rooms

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English

Organization name

ENACTUS-EKSU

Year founded

2009

Initiative stage

Growth (the pilot has already launched and is starting to expand)

Annual budget in 2017 (USD)

Less than $1k

Number of beneficiaries impacted so far

10 - 50

Organization type

Nonprofit, NGO, or citizen sector

Secondary Focus Area

Nutrition

Headquarters location: Country

Nigeria

Headquarters location: City

Lagos, Nigeria

Location(s) of impact

Nigeria: Ekiti state

A community based project conducted in Ogotun Ekiti involving re-branding locally made mat into modern fashionable items to address the challenge of low sales, a menace that resulted from civilization as people do no purchase mat again and go for bed

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Problem: What problem is this initiative trying to address?

The project intend to address some of the sustainable development goals namely; zero hunger, no poverty, decent work, climate change and quality health

Solution Summary: What is the proposed solution? What do you see as its most promising aspects for creating shared value?

The project will make use of converting waste (saw dust) alongside other product for the growth of this mushroom. This help in addressing the issue of burning this waste dust thereby releasing smoke into the atmosphere causing ozone layer depletion. Also, it will ensure availability of this mushroom which is seasonal compare to the demand.

Impact: What is the impact of the work to date? Specify both the social and the environmental impact of your work

Economically: Target audience with low standard of living can now make earning with the production of this mushroom with little start capital and a huge compensating income with the ripple effect being high standard of livingEnvironmentally: Saw dust which is considered waste before is now channeled to another useful and productive resources.

Financial sustainability plan: How is this initiative financially supported? How will you ensure its financial sustainability long-term?

Being a non-profit organization, the initiative is financially supported through corporate contributions. We seek sponsorship an partnership for all of our projects generally. The sustainability of the project is guaranteed through the working capital as proper business model was introduced to the target audience.

Unique value proposition: What makes your initiative innovative? How does your project differ from other organizations working in the same field?

The initiative here is different due to its packaging

Founding story: Share a story about the "Aha!" moment that sparked the beginning of this initiative.

Ekiti people, a part of the country; Nigeria loves the consumption of this produce especially as a special delicacy with their favorite dish (pounded yam). However, little did they know that they can cultivate it without waiting for the raining season. Importantly, during the times they harvest on a wild basis, they can any reasonable amount of money to secure it.